Geospatial Technologies and Remote Sensing for Monitoring Sustainable Development Goals
With the recent adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the call by UN Secretary General for a “revolution” in the use of data for sustainable development, geospatial technologies have tremendous potential to effectively and efficiently monitor SDG progress. In the fifteen years since the adoption of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the amount of data available, as well as data collection and processing methods have changed substantially.
Geospatial technologies and remote sensing offer a crucial location element to the monitoring of SDGs and their corresponding targets and indicators. The unprecedented “power of where” allows for unbiased observation and analysis across borders, administrative boundaries, and nations.
Yet there is still a gap between the technology world and the world of environmental decision- and policy-makers. Despite the tremendous potential geospatial technologies offer, there are still traditional fears among practitioners that prevent their uptake. Furthermore, these technologies are constantly changing and improving, making it even more difficult for practitioners to track the updates about the potential use and application of technologies, such as geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing.
This course is part of a series of “Bridging ICTs and the Environment” workshops that aim to address that gap: providing in-service education and professional training for environmental decision-makers and practitioners, who are in a position to greatly benefit from this data revolution to better shape management strategies and to make more informed, data-driven decisions.
Target Group
The target group for the workshop includes: National Focal Points of international conventions, environmental practitioners, and researchers involved in SDG-related issues.
How to apply
Below is the list of the documents you need to prepare or arrange for submission:
1. Completed online SUN Application Form (see notes below)
2. Full curriculum vitae or resume, including list of publications, if any
Please upload your Curriculum Vitae or resume, including a list of publications, if any.
3. Statement of Purpose
(max. 1 page)
In the Statement of Purpose please describe your relevant professional experience and qualifications (SDG-related), how the program is relevant to your professional work, and in what way you / your organization expect to benefit from it. Please list relevant organization activities, the tasks you are responsible for, and how the program will contribute to those.
4. Proof of English proficiency
As proof of your English language proficiency, please upload a copy of any of the following: graduate or post-graduate degree earned in a program whose official language is English; recent English language proficiency certificate (e.g. TOEFL).
Financial Information
Program Costs
· Tuition Fee: 300 EUR (Early Bird fee: 270 EUR)
· Accommodation - CEU Residence Center (45 minutes to CEU campus by public transportation)
o In single room: 28 EUR/ night / person - including breakfast
o In shared double room: 17 EUR/ night / person - including breakfast
· Estimated living costs (per week): 120-160 EUR
Financial Aid
The course is funded by CEU enabling participation at a low, subsidized tuition cost. As some applicants may have difficulty paying for tuition and/or some of the other associated costs (travel and accommodation), a limited number of tuition waivers will be offered on a competitive basis. No travel or accommodation grants are available for this course.
For more information click ''LINK TO ORIGINAL'' below.
This opportunity has expired. It was originally published here:
https://summeruniversity.ceu.edu/geospatial-2019